Bonnie Lythgoe

After five years, the queen of pantomime Bonnie Lythgoe is back!  Celebrating the 10-year anniversary of bringing ‘panto’ to Australia, Bonnie Lythgoe Productions announces a brand-new version of SNOW WHITE running for an exclusive limited season from 7 September at Riverside Theatres, Parramatta. 

Laguna Playhouse and Lythgoe Family Productions present A CINDERELLA CHRISTMAS, written by Kris Lythgoe, directed by Bonnie Lythgoe, musical direction by Andy Street, and choreography by Becca Sweitzer. See photos from the production.

Laguna Playhouse presents A CINDERELLA CHRISTMAS, written by Kris Lythgoe, directed by Bonnie Lythgoe, musical direction by Andy Street, and choreography by Becca Sweitzer.

The internationally acclaimed theatrical masterpiece Alice in Wonderland is coming to Sydney Coliseum Theatre for the Summer school holidays, so don’t be late for these very important dates 4 & 5 January, or you will miss your chance to tumble down the rabbit hole and join Alice on her captivating and magical adventures! 

All new production photos have been released for THE WONDERFUL WINTER OF OZ: A HOLIDAY PANTO, written by Kris Lythgoe, choreography by Mason Trueblood, musical direction by Andy Street and directed by Bonnie Lythgoe.

Laguna Playhouse and Lythgoe Family Panto has announced the full casting for its upcoming production of THE WONDERFUL WINTER OF OZ: A HOLIDAY PANTO, written by Kris Lythgoe, choreography by Mason Trueblood, musical direction by Andy Street and directed by Bonnie Lythgoe. 

Laguna Playhouse and Lythgoe Family Panto have announced that OLIVIA SANABIA (Amazon's “Just Add Magic,” Disney's “Coop and Cami Ask the World”) will star as “Dorothy” and BARRY PEARL (“Grease”) will star as “The Wizard” in THE WONDERFUL WINTER OF OZ: A HOLIDAY PANTO, written by Kris Lythgoe, choreography by Mason Trueblood, musical direction by Andy Street and directed by Bonnie Lythgoe. 

ROBIN HOOD & MAID MARION: A HOLIDAY PANTO directed by Bonnie Lythgoe is now playing at the Laguna Playhouse in Laguna Beach.

Hundreds of thousands of Australians have experienced the sheer delight of Director and Producer, Bonnie Lythgoe's  pantos. With incredible sets and special effects, star-studded casts, dazzling costumes, thrilling musical numbers – they're the must see family event that comes to Sydney each July.

Director and Producer BONNIE LYTHGOE wishes to announce that due to the worldwide spread of COVID-19 she has re-scheduled SNOW WHITE AND THE SEVEN DWARFS to now play at Sydney Coliseum Theatre, West HQ from FRIDAY 2 JULY to SUNDAY 11 JULY 2021. 

Director and Producer, BONNIE LYTHGOE has announced that SNOW WHITE AND THE SEVEN DWARFS will now play for an extra week at Sydney Coliseum Theatre closing on 12 July.

If you are a Scrooge, a Disgruntled Elf, a Melting Snowman or a Reindeer with Bone Spurs, or you just don't enjoy the holiday hubbub, you will be surprised at how much fun you'll have as Neil Patrick Harris, communicating through the Queen's Magic Mirror, guides and cautions us through this beloved fable, and Snow White, played by the beautiful Olivia Sanabia, befitting of every accolade, and including The Wicked Queen, Muddles The Court Jester, Prince Harry, Herman The Huntsman and the Seven Dwarves highly entertain us with merriment, singing and dancing, lots of corny jokes and full-on audience participation.

Each year, in the decade since the Lythgoe Family first introduced Panto to American audiences, stars of TV, film and Broadway come together at the holidays-many returning year after year-to perform alongside local talent in cities across the U.S. This year's offerings include the beloved tales of Snow White, Aladdin and Peter Pan, featuring Richard Karn, Garrett Clayton, Neil Patrick Harris and many others. Past productions have featured the star power of Ariana Grande, Jordan Fisher, Morgan Fairchild, Lucy Lawless, John O'Hurley, Tamyra Gray and Alex Newell, among others.

Director and Producer, BONNIE LYTHGOE is thrilled to announce that after six wonderful years at the State Theatre, the 2020 production of SNOW WHITE AND THE SEVEN DWARFS a?' the musical spectacular will come to life at the brand-new Sydney Coliseum Theatre, West HQ with a limited season from Friday 3 July 2020.

Casting News! Lythgoe Family Panto (LFP) in association with the Pasadena Civic Auditorium, announce Michael Campion (Netflix's Fuller House) in the role of Prince Harry for their ten- year anniversary production of A SNOW WHITE CHRISTMAS at the Pasadena Civic Auditorium, (300 East Green Street, Pasadena CA 91101), featuring new songs and script, which will play a strictly limited engagement from December 13 through December 22.

Casting News! Lythgoe Family Panto (LFP) in association with the Pasadena Civic Auditorium, announce the latest casting for their ten- year anniversary production of A SNOW WHITE CHRISTMAS at the Pasadena Civic Auditorium, (300 East Green Street, Pasadena CA 91101), featuring new songs and script, which will play a strictly limited engagement from December 13 through December 22

From the family behind TV's American Idol and So You Think You Can Dance, Lythgoe Family Panto produces live, interactive musical theater for the whole family. Panto is a uniquely British holiday theatrical tradition dating back to the 1700s, taking classic fairy tales and blending them with pop culture and music, with comedic scripts, improvised moments and local references. Panto creates a raucus, interactive environment where everyone participates in the fun.

Lythgoe Family Panto (LFP) in association with the Pasadena Civic Auditorium, announces Jared Gertner (Broadway's The Book of Mormon) as Muddles, Garrett Clayton (Teen Beach Movie, Teen Beach 2, Hairspray Live!) as The Huntsman, and Tony Award Winner Neil Patrick Harris as The On Screen Magic Mirror in their ten- year anniversary production featuring new songs and script of A SNOW WHITE CHRISTMAS playing a strictly limited engagement from December 13 through December 22.

Bonnie Lythgoe's GIANT 3D SPECTACULAR PANTO JACK AND THE BEANSTALK opens Friday 12 July and already the first two shows are SOLD OUT plus Dress Circle seats have been released for Saturday 13th, Sunday 14th and Wednesday 15th shows. This magical, laughter filled production that features a fantastic 3D sequence transports the audience deep into the Giant's castle will be in Sydney for 10 days only closing on 21 July.

The next Australian panto from Director and Producer, Bonnie Lythgoe JACK AND THE BEANSTALK a 'Giant' 3D musical spectacular will play at the majestic State Theatre from 12 to 21 July 2019.